Promoting health and wellbeing for caregivers through individual counselling and group support.
Quick facts
Eligibility: Caregivers supporting a family member, partner or friend/neighbour living with dementia or other physical, mental, or developmental issues. Client (caregiver client or their care recipient) resides in East Toronto: Yonge St. to Rouge River and Eglinton Ave. to Lake Shore Blvd. Exceptions can be made, please inquire.
Delivery: 1:1 appointments with caregivers can be done in person, in East Toronto catchment, or over the phone/virtually, anywhere. The Breathing Space group sessions are offered virtually or by phone.
Fee: Free
Service duration: The team works with clients for 3-6 months
Program description
The Caregiver Support & Wellness program is designed for individuals caring for a family member, partner or friend living with dementia or other physical, mental, or developmental issues.
Our clinical counsellors provide one-on-one counselling to help caregivers problem solve, prevent burnout and improve their health and wellbeing. The support group offers a safe space for caregivers to share their experiences and learn from one another.
Eligibility:
Caregivers supporting a family member, partner or friend/neighbour living with dementia or other physical, mental, or developmental issues. Client (caregiver client or their care recipient) resides in East Toronto: Yonge St. to Rouge River and Eglinton Ave. to Lake Shore Blvd. Exceptions can be made, please inquire.
Access a flyer about the Caregiver Support & Wellness program here.
Our Caregiver Charter outlines our commitment to caregivers. Read it here.
Program testimonials
One-on-one counselling
Client
“Our talks resulted in a weight being lifted… shifting my thinking to not take on my [care recipient’s] problems as my own.”
Facilitated group support
Client
“It was comforting because they understand. Others [outside the group] can’t relate or don’t want to talk about it, but it’s good to know you can talk to these ladies who want to talk about it.”
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